Final Letter To Joe

Pretend that you are Joe’s friend. Write a letter to Joe telling him whether you think he should be tested. Use your knowledge of genetics and Claim/Evidence/Reasoning to prove that you are an expert.

(Must be atleast 4 Paragraphs)

Claim-Evidence-Reasoning Rubric

Claim A statement that answers the original question/problem.

0 Does not make a claim

1 Makes an inaccurate claim.

2 Makes an accurate but incomplete or vague claim.

3 Makes an accurate and complete claim

Evidence Scientific data that supports the claim. Data needs to be appropriate and sufficient to support the claim.

0Does not provide evidence

1Provides inappropriate evidence (evidence that does not support claim).

2Provides appropriate but insufficient evidence to support claim. May include some inappropriate evidence.

3Provides appropriate and sufficient evidence to support claim.

Reasoning Explain why your evidence supports your claim. Must include scientific principles/knowledge that you have about the topic to show why the data counts as evidence.

0 Does not provide reasoning.

1 Provides reasoning that does not link evidence to claim using scientific principles.

2 Provides reasoning that links claim to evidence, but does not include scientific principles.

3 Provides reasoning that links the claim and evidence using scientific principles, but not sufficient.

4 Provides reasoning that links evidence to claim. Includes appropriate and sufficient scientific principles.

Points Earned

Grade

9-10 HP

6-8 PR

3-5 CP

0-2 DP